AJSMOC Guestbook January/February/March 2000 Archive

This page contains the January/February/March 2000 postings for our guestbook.

Top site thanks for the the gallery.I have fully restored Matchless G11cs only one known of in this part of the world,would like to hear from anyone else who has one!Iam looking for the rubber connector cab to aircleaner.It is round to oval and offset to one side can you help?the same may have been fitted to standard G11 roadbike.
Murray Jones <jonesm.a@ihug.co.nz>
I'm from: New Zealand, I ride: 1950s-60s singles/twins/norton atlas/1911humber - Wednesday, March 29, 2000 at 17:46:43 (EST)

A nice site Wayne. i am pleased to be able to answer some of your enquirers. Lots of help for Ajs & Matchless owners @ WWW.jampot.com (4000 members wordwide)Would like to hear from any present or past owners of Matchless SILVER ARROW machines - I am helping to create a worldwide register for this model as well as the SILVER HAWK.
Les Smith <energy.man@fsbdial.co.uk>
I'm from: England, I ride: AJS 1954 AJS & Matchless 1930 Silver Arrow - Monday, March 27, 2000 at 03:44:05 (EST)

Like the web site. My only comment is that the contact address for the UK owners club has now changed. Please update your page on it.
clive
I'm from: surrey section UK, - Sunday, March 26, 2000 at 16:33:38 (EST)

My dad was Matt Wright, who produced the blown V4 AJS pre-war and was racing manager at AJS from 48-53, following a stint at Vincent HRD from 1943-48. When I was 16 (in 1950) I was lucky enough to get a short ride on a 500cc AJS Porcupine racing bike. Now have a 7R.
John T. M. Wright <jtmw@henge.com>
I'm from: CO, USA, I ride: AMA - Sunday, March 26, 2000 at 03:45:27 (EST)

Nice Site, I have a 1961 AJS 650, and am in the UK, nice to see you all
Mike Jakeman <Mike@seamaster.screaming.net>
I'm from: LEEDS, UK, I ride: AJS 31 650cc - Saturday, March 25, 2000 at 13:36:09 (EST)

Read several stories about Matchless motorcycles when I was younger... have aspirations of owning one someday soon... have no Idea which one or where to find one...
Ed Hamlin <wehamlin@bendnet.com>
I'm from: Oregon, US, I ride: Ride em all - Saturday, March 18, 2000 at 01:51:54 (EST)

If only I could convince my father (TC) of the benefits of Internet access. He has a garage full of Matchies and spends his retirement writing old fashioned letters on paper. The British mag wants his column by E-mail.
John Conran <conran.john.j@bhp.com.au>
I'm from: NSW Australia, - Wednesday, March 15, 2000 at 06:48:24 (EST)

I've got a great 1961 650 G12. Sure wish it didn't leak oil all over the floor!
David Metzenthin <davidwm007@yahoo.com>
I'm from: Kansas, - Monday, March 13, 2000 at 14:09:53 (EST)

Anyone out here have any parts, or manuals...Or does anyone know of anyone who has any parts or manuals...I would like to correspond with any other owners of AJS Stormers... Thanks, George Feel free to email me
George Eddy <gweddy10@hotmail.com>
I'm from: Indiana, USA, I ride: AJS 370 STORMER - Thursday, March 09, 2000 at 22:32:58 (EST)

I'm very glad to have found this place. Hi, to all AJS & Matchless Owners, I own and ride a 1941 Matchless - G3L 1941 and own afew others like - AJS 500, AJS 350(full aluminium head), SUZUKI TR500(70's racer). All are welcome to email me,thank you. Keep on riding on your old faithful.
Simon Liew <stratboy99@Yahoo.com>
I'm from: Kuala Lumpur,Malaysia, I ride: Non - Thursday, March 09, 2000 at 15:14:57 (EST)

Does your club sell the Matchless/AJS logo patch or pin shown on your web page?
R.A. Slarks <slarks@boulder.net>
I'm from: Colorado, USA, I ride: Penton - Wednesday, March 08, 2000 at 04:16:47 (EST)

Does anyone know were i can get hold of a 51 matchless owners manual or parts manual , i have a 51 matchless and i need a manual to restore it .
jamie <jamieh@spiderweb.com.au>
I'm from: qld australia, I ride: 51 matchless - Monday, March 06, 2000 at 04:15:20 (EST)

Hi. My dad used to own a Matchless 500 single. I don't know what year it was but he used to take me for rides on it and I loved it. I've thought about buying an AJS 500 single for myself someday! Any ideas on where to look? Thanks to all...
Greg Carpenter <WA6KNO@aol.com>
I'm from: Calif. U.S.A., - Monday, March 06, 2000 at 01:36:42 (EST)

I learned to ride in 1954 on an AJS 500 single. I have always loved big singles, and am now planning to buy a Honda 650. Great site.
Don Wilkins <Scirockit@aol.com>
I'm from: VA, USA, I ride: Honda - Monday, March 06, 2000 at 00:24:18 (EST)

I need help finding parts 1967 750 Norton Atlas I have owened since 1972
Bartholomew <adisso@cs.com>
I'm from: Michigan USA, I ride: Norton Atlas - Friday, February 25, 2000 at 23:39:46 (EST)

great web page. i own and race a 1962 rickman metisse 600cc g80tcs #g80tcs4579
terry hyde <thyde@direct.ca>
I'm from: b.c. canada, I ride: ahrma ama vmc victoria b.c. - Tuesday, February 22, 2000 at 23:35:06 (EST)

Hello everybody! Nice to see there are other Matchless enthousiasts out there. I recently acquired a 1961 G12CSR re-imported from the States. It's in mint condition and thanks to your photo gallery I now know that it is entirely original.Thanks for your excellent information!
Herman Geubels <herman.geubels@12move.be>
I'm from: Belgium, - Tuesday, February 22, 2000 at 15:21:19 (EST)

I Have recently purchased a 1961 Matchless Two-stroke single of small size. It is a street bike with low miles, (under 1800 miles) and runs well but needs repainting and possible restoration. I need to know what model it is so I can hunt down a parts or service manual. The only description I can find is the serial #CL15A-10069. I hope someone has Info on this bike as I would be glad to join the owners club if I could only figure out what I have and any Information on it, Thanks to any one that responds!
Travis Lawson <TRAV-LAWSON@msn.com>
I'm from: Colorado, USA, I ride: Matchless - Wednesday, February 16, 2000 at 03:09:30 (EST)

Hi everyone! Don't you just love this site! I believe today I uncovered a 67 Matchless 750. I never owned or Knew anything about brittish bikes so ANY info. anyone can send me would be greatly appriciated in the retoration project I will now begin. I want to confirm it is a matchless so someone please allow me to send photos and tell me what you think!
Joe Lewandowski <JL@Techheadnet.com>
I'm from: WI, - Tuesday, February 08, 2000 at 22:03:06 (EST)

Hi, I bought my 1954 G3Ls in 1970 for Ł25 and still have it. Visiting Boston this year, would like to correspond with any memners in MA
Mark Swietnicki <mark.swietnicki@tesco.net>
I'm from: uk, - Tuesday, February 08, 2000 at 21:32:36 (EST)

A family member has a 1952 500cc twin Clubman for sale, with 23,290 miles. Serial #77724, 6 volt electrical system. Repainted a medium blue, seat recovered with a blue manmade seat material. Photos are available. Am interested as to the value of this bike. Starts and runs OK, but not on the road in 30 years.
T. Cecchinato <TCecch@aol.com>
I'm from: CT, I ride: Matchless - Monday, February 07, 2000 at 22:59:58 (EST)

Very nice web site and active! I just purchased a 1960 G80CS Serial # 3 479. It is said to have been originally owned by Bud Ekins. I would appreciate learning where I can purchase an Owners Manual, appropriate Shop Manual, and Illustrated Parts Manual. Improperly entered address on earlier entry.
John R. Martin <john_martin_qti@email.msn.com>
I'm from: Texas, I ride: Mostly British Bikes - Saturday, February 05, 2000 at 22:35:45 (EST)

I'm glad to have found this site!
Jerry Miars <mjgems@mixi.net>
I'm from: Indana, USA, - Thursday, February 03, 2000 at 22:14:14 (EST)

Nice site, cousins!
Arthur Dodd <artdodd1@juno.com>
I'm from: Florida, USA, I ride: 1974 850 Norton, Member INOA - Tuesday, February 01, 2000 at 16:40:46 (EST)

My Dad, George McKinney is looking for a '48 Matchless 500. He lives in Cortland NY. He had one in Scotland years ago, and would like to have another. Please e-mail me with any information I could give him. Thank you! Helen
Helen Rodemeyer <rodee34@home.com>
I'm from: Texas, USA, - Saturday, January 29, 2000 at 13:51:53 (EST)

HI, Great site lads, I'm inquiring for my Dad who owns what he thinks is a 1927 250cc single Matchless, there has been some dispute over the years as to what actual age the bike is (he fully restored her in 1959 & she's still mint) the oil & gas tank are above the frame & I think that Matchless introduced this feature around 1930. I'll try to send some photos. Could anyone shed some light Cheers Mike Bowman.
Michael Bowman <bowman_michael@hotmail.com>
I'm from: new zealand, - Friday, January 28, 2000 at 22:30:28 (EST)

I live in a very small town about 60 miles east of Raliegh NC. I have a '61 Matchless G12, it's complete and runs good but needs repainting. I've owned this bike for 25 years. The G12 is for sale for $2000. I also have two Matchless 500 singles I'm keeping. I would like to hear from any other Matchless-AJS owners near to me.
Bill Freeman <flipflap@coastalnet.com>
I'm from: NC, USA, I ride: Matchless - Friday, January 28, 2000 at 08:37:57 (EST)

Wayne, This site looks wonderful! I haven't gotten the G11 on the road yet but it's a lot closer than it was several years ago I need to assemble the motor,rear wheel,mag & gen and I should make Pineola in 2-3 years
Russell Butts <r5mcc7yo@gateway.net>
I'm from: Maryland U.S.A., I ride: AJSMOC Member - Monday, January 24, 2000 at 16:23:11 (EST)

Hey - great web page. Mainly interested in Matchless singles (I owned a 1955 G80s 500 single from 1971 to 1975) - my first bike. Rebuilt over 6 months, then owned a further 4 english bikes. Good pictures - liked the '53 G80CS!!
Nick Chandler <nick046@hotmail.com>
I'm from: New Zealand, - Saturday, January 22, 2000 at 08:21:16 (EST)

I was once a owner of 2 different 600cc Matchless bikes.These bikes won me many trophy,s in enduros ect.
Paul Larrabee <PWL71@WEBTV.net>
I'm from: NY USA, I ride: none - Friday, January 21, 2000 at 18:29:34 (EST)

Always interested in British Motorbike websites. Your site has a nice presentation. WB
William Baxter <zuffenhausen@worldnet.att.net>
I'm from: Massachusetts,USA, I ride: Norton P-11A, Ducati 916, Triumph T100C, BMW R11 - Thursday, January 20, 2000 at 18:45:15 (EST)

Great web site ,keep up the good work. I am over in Britland and you have more of our bikes than we do., so look after them,or repatriate them.I know they are in good hands. all the best.
C S John <john@clanphail.freeserve.co.uk>
- Friday, January 14, 2000 at 16:36:11 (EST)

I Have a G3L 1941 restored in a very nice way .Black painted and added plenty of chrome to it ,nicest part is the chain cover altough not original .covered the seat with leather and pillion seat added 2 buttons in the middle .Changed carb and fitted in a mikuni ,flanged by myself .replaced timing chain and sprochets for toothed belt and pulleys to improve performance, rest is all standard . bye George
George Galea <georgegalea@mail.global.net.mt>
I'm from: malta, I ride: none - Thursday, January 06, 2000 at 18:03:05 (EST)

I had used this bike and all I can say is that I will always remember this bike for the rest of my life and will never get such an excellent machine which was very sturdy and was ever looking young and mechanically very silent
Persy Bahadurshaw Bam <persyaban@hotmail.com>
I'm from: India, I ride: Matchless 1955 & Hero Honda - Thursday, January 06, 2000 at 04:16:03 (EST)

Great site.I would love to see more info/pics on earlier Wolverhampton AJAYS. I dont have access to a scanner to add mine to the collection.It would be great while I'm here if I could appeal to any one who may have a complete L/Weight Sturmney Archer 3 speed hand change gearbox for sale, or parts. Mine is still running but the engagemant dogs have given there last bite and 2nd gear is almost unuseable thankfully the engine has enough "plonk"to manage the leap from 1st to 3rd, with the engine firing at every lamp post it makes quite a contrast to the 12,000 rpm scream from the Kawasaki ZXR. A couple of great fun bikes from opposite ends of the motorcycling spectrum.Incidently it is not possible to get your knee down on vintage machinery without the risk of goin gearchange interface.
Chris Brainwood <chris@brainwood.demon.co.uk>
I'm from: england, I ride: I ride AJS SB6 Big Port 1931 and Kawasaki ZXR750.VMCC member - Wednesday, January 05, 2000 at 16:57:04 (EST)

Very good web. I have a AJS 18 S 1954 and enjoy it very much. Sometimes i have problems with my englisch. Can anybody help me, i dont know the word for the cylindrical part 9,6 mm by 11,5 mm with an hole in it for connecting the clutch-cable or frontbrake-cable with the handl. Is it in the spare part list? Best regards form Austria karl.heinz.antrich@llmetall.com
Antrich Karl Heinz <karl.heinz.antrich@llmetall.com>
I'm from: Austria, I ride: AJS 18 S 1954 - Monday, January 03, 2000 at 09:24:14 (EST)

Nice website. Quality is great. I see nothing about STORMERS.........any reason?
B. G. Schenk <schenk@gte.net>
I'm from: Washington, I ride: Too numerous to mention (includes one AJS) - Sunday, January 02, 2000 at 01:22:35 (EST)

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